Staying Power

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪɪŋ ˈpaʊər/

Definitions of staying power

noun the ability to endure or persist over time

Example Sentences

A1 My new phone case has great staying power.

A2 The singer's popularity shows her staying power in the music industry.

B1 The company's success can be attributed to its products' staying power in the market.

B2 The athlete's determination and hard work demonstrate his staying power in competitive sports.

C1 The author's novels have shown remarkable staying power, remaining popular for decades.

C2 The artist's unique style and creativity have given her staying power in the art world.

Examples of staying power in a Sentence

formal The company's success can be attributed to its product's staying power in the market.

informal I'm impressed by the staying power of this phone battery.

slang That artist has serious staying power - they've been relevant for years.

figurative Her determination and resilience give her the staying power to overcome any obstacle.

Grammatical Forms of staying power

• past tense: stayed
• plural: staying powers
• comparative: more staying power
• superlative: most staying power
• present tense: stay
• future tense: will stay
• perfect tense: have stayed
• continuous tense: is staying
• singular: staying power
• positive degree: staying power
• infinitive: to stay
• gerund: staying
• participle: staying

Origin and Evolution of staying power

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'staying power' originated in the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the ability to endure or remain in a certain state or condition, 'staying power' has evolved to also refer to the ability to maintain one's position or influence over time.